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El coronel no tiene quien le escriba by Gabriel García Márquez – Characters – La esposa del coronel

A concise character analysis exploring the role of the colonel’s wife in the novel.

This resource examines her pragmatic nature, emotional resilience, and the vital perspective she brings to the story, highlighting the tension between hope and survival within their harsh reality.

Key features:

Detailed overview of the wife’s personality and motivations.

Analysis of her relationship with the colonel.

Exploration of themes such as poverty, sacrifice, and resilience.

Insight into her role as a symbol of practical realism.

Discussion of her representation of women’s strength in adversity.

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.